The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering this grant to partner with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization to administer the 2025-2026 NEA Big Read initiative. This grant is for a community-focused literary arts program designed to enhance understanding through shared reading, writing, and storytelling. The selected Regional Arts Organization will oversee subgrants, typically ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, to eligible organizations across the country. These organizations will host dynamic, community-wide programs inspired by selected literature. The grant also provides comprehensive resources, outreach materials, and training on program development, partner engagement, and public relations strategies, empowering communities to foster a love for literature.
Opportunity ID: 351021
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPS2403 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,507,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,507,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this Cooperative Agreement is limited to the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. The applicant must meet the Eligibility Requirements for RAOs as specified in the National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreements guidelines and must have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all award(s) previously received. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO) that will administer the 2025-2026 cycle of the NEA Big Read initiative. The NEA Big Read is a community-focused, literary arts initiative that broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power and joy of reading, writing, and sharing stories.
The initiative selects eligible organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide programs inspired by NEA Big Read-selected writers and/or works of literature. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read subgrant—which generally ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various programmatic aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and facilitating activities and events. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidelines and Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA Web Manager
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| update eligibility | Nov 16, 2023 | |
| Nov 16, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPS2403 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,507,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,507,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this Cooperative Agreement is limited to the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. The applicant must meet the Eligibility Requirements for RAOs as specified in the National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreements guidelines and must have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all award(s) previously received. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO) that will administer the 2025-2026 cycle of the NEA Big Read initiative. The NEA Big Read is a community-focused, literary arts initiative that broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power and joy of reading, writing, and sharing stories.
The initiative selects eligible organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide programs inspired by NEA Big Read-selected writers and/or works of literature. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read subgrant—which generally ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various programmatic aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and facilitating activities and events. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidelines and Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA Web Manager
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPS2403 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,507,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,507,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this Cooperative Agreement is limited to the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. The applicant must meet the Eligibility Requirements for RAOs as specified in the National Endowment for the Arts’ Partnership Agreements guidelines and must have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all award(s) previously received. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO) that will administer the 2025-2026 cycle of the NEA Big Read initiative. The NEA Big Read is a community-focused, literary arts initiative that broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power and joy of reading, writing, and sharing stories.
The initiative selects eligible organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide programs inspired by NEA Big Read-selected writers and/or works of literature. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read subgrant—which generally ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various programmatic aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and facilitating activities and events. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidelines and Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA Web Manager
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NEA Web Manager webmgr@arts.gov Email: webmgr@arts.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.024 | NEAPS2403 | NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024 | PKG00283816 | Nov 16, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351021 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
351021 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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